1. The New Eastern Europe Poland and the Baltic Republics Pp. 202-205
Hungarians, Czechs, and Slovaks Pp

2. Poland One of largest countries in Europe
On huge Northern European Plain
Bogs – low swampy areas
Carpathian Mountains in south

3. Poland’s Economy
Communist state – government had strong control over the economy and society
Thousands of small farms
Grow most potatoes and rye than any other country in Europe

4. Poland’s Economy Mining and manufacturing Petroleum and natural gas
Factories and shipping
Acid rain – rain containing chemicals that pollute water, air and land

5. Struggle for Freedom Founded in 900 AD Powerful kingdom in Middle Ages
1947 – communism
1989 – democracy
2004 – joined European Union
2/3 live in cities
Most are Roman Catholic

6. Baltic Republics Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania On Baltic Sea
Large Russian minority populations
Poor, swampy areas
Dairy farming, fishing, shipbuilding

7. Hungary - Land of the Magyars
Landlocked – does not border sea or ocean
Danube River provides trade and transportation
Hungarian Plain good for farming and grazing
Rolling hills, forests, lakes, and Carpathian Mountains here.

8. Hungarian Economy Farmers grow sugar beets, corn, wheat, and grapes
Coal, petroleum, natural gas
Manufacturing, financial services, and tourism

9. Hungarians Magyars came about 1000 years ago
Nomads – people who move from place to place, often with herds of animals
Ottoman Turks and Austria ruled it
2/3 are Roman Catholic

10. Czech Republic Landlocked, mountains in north and south
Large fertile plains and factories
Slavic groups settled in AD
Ruled by Austria
1918 – joined with Slovakia to form Czechoslovakia
1993 – became own country

11. Czech Republic 2/3 live in cities
Known for beautiful buildings and great writers
First president was a playwright

12. Slovakia
Carpathian Mountains in north are rich in iron ore, lead, zinc, and copper
Heavy industry
Vacation spot

13. Slovakia
Privatize – factory ownership shifts from government to individual
Outdated technology and pollution
Mostly Roman Catholic
60% live in cities